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Recent content by diaster

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    Impeller change, bravo drive

    I took it to the shop and had them install and check for bits etc gather all bits up and rebuilt impeller blades to confirmed we got it all. Thank you everyone for your assistance!
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    Yes, installed a floats with

    Yes, installed a floats with
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    Pedestal seat reninforement

    Yes. I sealed with silicon and used bolts just long enough to penetrate the floor, most were the old screws
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    Impeller change, bravo drive

    I have a big block and pulled my bolts off from the rear. Housing came right off
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    Impeller change, bravo drive

    The 60 hours is recorded interval per maintenance records. I only put on a 20 hours (less than one season) thought the better of it and checked it anyway. Other issues that a "mechanic" should have handled as a matter of prudence. Regardless, flushed and checked the thermostat housing. All is...
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    Impeller change, bravo drive

    wow, and the guy I bought this from (Owner 2) was a mechanic. I hadvonly put about 20 hours tops on this ride in two years. Figured i better check the impeller. This I found in the boat locker. Seems owner 1 kept it as a back up or for reference. R&R 60 hours ago, according to records approx 4...
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    Pedestal seat reninforement

    Thanks
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    Pedestal seat reninforement

    As most boaters know, pedestal seats suck on a performance boat. They are used in narrow cockpits where bolsters won't fit. I was jumping a wake, my passenegr was standing, gripping the window frame. he was afraid he would hurt the window, let go, fell in the seat and it broke our of its floor...
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    "Help" Brovo 1 HP Hinge Pin

    good thing I followed my instincts. Previous owner was a mechanic. Said the boat was tip top!
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    Impeller change, bravo drive

    What is that black thing under the motor. The hose doesn't look big enough to be a bilge
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    Electric Hatch lift wiring

    I guess my way and napkin way have same results. hatch still slow, did all the electrical clean up, still slow. spliced in two wires and ran them to the number 2 battery well. Attached clips, if switch goes bad or its slow to raise, i just touch these to the battery and voila hatch raises...
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    Back in a checkmate

    pictures please!
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    Electric Hatch lift wiring

    if that diagram is correct, my switch is wired wrong. My switch has power and ground going to the middle poles. no w3onder my hatch won't lift
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    Testing the bilge?

    so for the bilge to work in auto, that switch has to be in auto? so batteries have to stay on. Now if the pump does work.... in auto but does in manual... switch or pump?
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    electrical help please 1995 persuader

    check near your battery, if under the seat like mine there was a red wire with inline fuse. mine blew.. found out about it drifting down the river powerless. Tomorrow changing it to a blade fuse holder. the lanyard thing is a kill switch near the throttle. also check the trailer switch, near...
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